Physician Administrator 2 AOCI (Psychiatrist) - 20077697

State of Ohio • Lima, OH

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified psychiatrist to work part-time on site at the Allen-Oakwood Correctional Institution (AOCI). The psychiatrist will treat a caseload of male patients alongside a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, with clinical support from the central advanced practice provider leadership team, including the state psychiatry director and assistant state psychiatry director.

The position follows a weekday schedule with no nights or holidays. Scheduling is flexible based on operational need. The psychiatrist may share institutional 24-hour on-call responsibilities as needed; on-call services are part of the normal job duties and do not receive extra compensation. The position is located at 2338 North West Street, Lima, Ohio.

The role includes delivering behavioral health care according to nationally recognized treatment standards, documenting in an electronic health record, and following the scope of practice, ODRC policies, procedures, protocols, and applicable American Correctional Association standards. The selected candidate will also participate in quality improvement activities and collaborative agreements as needed.

Requirements

• Certificate to practice medicine in Ohio, issued by the State Medical Board pursuant to Sections 4731.14 and 4731.281 of the Revised Code.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with intra- and interdepartmental staff to administer treatment for behavioral health patients using nationally recognized treatment standards and document care in an electronic health record system.
• Conduct examinations and write evaluations and reports.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing.
• Manage medication.
• Make referrals for specialized care or treatment.
• Perform duties in accordance with scope of practice, ODRC policies, procedures, protocols, and related American Correctional Association standards.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement meetings and activities, including peer reviews.
• Provide or share institutional 24-hour on-call responsibilities as needed; on-call services are included as normal job duties and do not garner extra compensation.
• Engage in collaborative agreements as needed.

Benefits

• DEA fee eligibility for waiver if prescribing only for government entities.
• Malpractice indemnification as outlined in Section 9.87 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Opportunities to apply for student loan repayment or forgiveness through federal, state, and/or agency programs.
• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree